May 24, 2012 Archives

Martin Feldstein on the Future of the Euro

Gideon Rose interviews author Martin Feldstein about the failure of a currency once meant to unite the European economy and community.

10 Questions for Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell talks about the Iraq war, why longer terms in Congress aren't better, and the time he almost ran for president

Ambassador Holbrooke: Diplomatic Relationships Key to Stem Crises

The larger lesson from the late Amb. Richard Holbrooke is that diplomatic relationships, both personal and government-to-government, are key in providing avenues to getting involved early to stem a tide of crisis.

Improving Relations With China

Jonathan Pollack: There's no denying that China will eventually have the world's biggest economy so, it's imperative that the next President find a way to build a more fulsome and cooperative relationship with China.

Farmers Clash With Chilean Police

Chilean police clash with farmers protesting against a Spanish electricity company for extracting water.

Castro's Daughter Takes on U.S.-Cuban Relations

Mariela Castro, the daughter of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, spoke in San Francisco on Wednesday. She focused on transgender health care in Cuba. Many Cuban-Americans say she should not have been granted an entry visa.

Doctor Who Turned in bin Laden Sentenced to Jail

The Pakistani doctor who helped US find bin Laden sentenced to 33 years in prison.

Lebanese Soldiers Arrest Two in Clashes

Lebanese security forces arrest two suspects after armed clashes in Beirut. Sophia Soo reports.

Chen's Nephew Arrested With No Access to Lawyer

Chen Guangfu, elder brother of blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, flees to Beijing to seek legal help for his son who has been detained by authorities.

Egypt Revolutionary Leader on Elections

One of Egypt's most prominent figures in the country's revolution discusses Wednesday's historic elections, and explains why he's supporting an aide to ousted president Hosni Mubarak.

Richard Grennell on Foreign Policy and 2012

The former Romney spokesman, Richard Grennell, explains his differences with Barack Obama, and why he felt boxed in on both sides.

'Thugs for Hire' in China?

Amnesty issues a scathing report on human rights abuses by China's Urban Management Law Enforcement agency.

Common Euro Bond? Not So Soon

The EU is still a long way from issuing a common euro bond as it requires a rewriting the treaty to allow the formation of a fiscal union, says Lim Say Boon.

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